Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 8.0 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 scores 7.4. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads in performance, camera, battery and value for money. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 cost $100 less ($1,899.99 vs $1,999.99). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is the newer phone, announced Jul 9, 2025.
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Bigger screen 8 inches vs 7.6 inches
- Newer model Jul 9, 2025 vs Jul 10, 2024
- More RAM 12 GB / 16 GB vs 12 GB
- Lighter 215 g vs 239 g
- Thinner 8.9 mm vs 12.1 mm
- Higher screen resolution 1968 × 2184 px vs 1856 × 2160 px
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
- Lower launch price $1,899.99 vs $1,999.99
- Sharper display 374 ppi vs 368 ppi
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Overall
8.0
7.4
Display
8.0
8.1
Performance
8.5
7.4
Camera
8.1
7.7
Battery
5.1
4.5
Design
8.1
8.1
Software support
9.2
9.2
Value for money
3.8
2.8
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Size
8 inches
7.6 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1968 × 2184 px
1856 × 2160 px
Pixel density
368 ppi
374 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,600 nits
2,600 nits
Protection
Ultra Thin Glass (main screen); Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 (cover screen)
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Cover display
6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2520 x 1080 (21:9), 422 ppi, 1-120Hz, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 968 x 2376, 410 ppi, 1-120Hz
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Process
3 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
4.47 GHz
3.39 GHz
GPU
Adreno 830
Adreno 750
RAM
12 GB / 16 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Main camera
200 MP, f/1.7, 1/1.3"
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
12 MP
Telephoto
10 MP, 3× optical
10 MP, 3× optical
Optical zoom
3×
3×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
—
Front camera
10 MP
10 MP
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Capacity
4,400 mAh
4,400 mAh
Battery type
Li-Po
—
Wired charging
25 W
25 W
Wireless charging
15 W
—
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Dimensions
158.4 × 72.8 × 8.9 mm
153.5 × 68.1 × 12.1 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
12.1 mm
Weight
215 g
239 g
Form factor
Foldable
Foldable
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP48
IP48
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack, Mint
Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy, Crafted Black, White
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
—
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 14
Interface
One UI 8
One UI 6.1.1
OS updates
7 years
7 years
Security updates
7 years
7 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Announced
Jul 9, 2025
Jul 10, 2024
Released
Jul 25, 2025
Jul 24, 2024
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$1,999.99
$1,899.99
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